MANUAL

FiberLink

3394 Series

or

Card

Bi-directional 3G/HD/SD-SDI

Transmission with two way audio, data, 10/100 Ethernet & contact closure over one or two fibers.

Installation and Operations

Manual

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Contents

Contents

Model Part Number Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Data Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Audio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ethernet Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Contact Closure Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fiberlink 3394 Series Transmitter Section Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fiberlink 3394 Series Receiver Section Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operating Loss Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maximum Useable Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation Instructions (cont .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Audio Wiring - Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Audio Wiring - Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Reference Photos - Box Front/Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Audio Input Switch Settings For Box Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Audio Output Switch Settings For Box Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Data Configuration For Box Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ethernet Configurations For Box Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Baud Rate Configuration For Box Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Data Wiring For Box Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Contact Closure Wiring For Box Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Reference Photos - Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Audio Input Switch Settings For Card Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Audio Output Switch Settings For Card Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Data Configuration For Card Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Data Baud Rate Configuration For Card Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Ethernet Configurations For Card Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Data Wiring For Card Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Contact Closure Wiring For Card Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Alarm Switch Settings & Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Alarm Switch Settings (Card Version Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operating Pointers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Accessories and Related Products 22

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Welcome | Features | Package Contents

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Artel Video Systems’ FiberLink 3394 Series . The 3394 Series is used to transmit bi-directional 3G/HD/SD-SDI, audio, 10/100 Ethernet, serial data, and contact closure over one or two fibers . The Fiberlink 3394 series is compatible with single mode or multimode fiber . The system delivers noise-free transmission that retains all of the signals’ initial parameters . The 3394 Series also provides immunity to video pathological signals over the entire link budget and operating temperature range .

Features

• Transmit 2 bi-directional SDI channels (one each way)

• Transmit 4 channels of bi-directional audio (two each way)

• Transmit 1 channel of bi-directional RS-Type data

• Transmit 10/100 Base-T Ethernet

• Transmit 1 channel of bi-directional contact closure

• All channels are independent and available simultaneously

• SDI signal is equalized and re-clocked prior to fiber optic transmission

• Receiver features a re-clocked SDI output

• Immunity to pathological patterns over entire link budget and operating

temperature range

• Compliant with SMPTE 259M-2006, 292-2006, 424M-2006, 276M

• Supports single mode and multimode fiber

• One fiber and two fiber versions available

• Supports 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs with or without embedded audio and data

• 14 dB Optical Link Budget @ 2 .97 Gbps

• Wide operating temperature range: -10º C to +50º C

• Available in Box and Card versions

• ST or LC connectors available

• Designed and manufactured in the USA by Artel

Package Contents

• One FiberLink Unit (3394, 3395, 3396, 3397)

• This User’s Manual

• One Ethernet Crossover Cable

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Technical Specifications

Model Part Number Specification

Unit Type Part Number

Transceiver Box (1 Fiber, MM)

Transceiver Rack Card (1 Fiber, MM)

Transceiver Box (1 Fiber, SM )

3394-B3z & 3395-B3z

3394-C3z & 3395-C3z

3394-B7z & 3395-B7z

Transceiver Rack Card (1 Fiber, SM)

Transceiver Box (2 Fibers, MM)

Transceiver Rack Card (2 Fibers, MM)

Transceiver Box (2 Fibers, SM)

3394-C7z & 3395-C7z

3396-B3z & 3397-B3z

3396-C3z & 3397-C3z

3396-B7z & 3397-B7z

Transceiver Rack Card (2 Fibers, SM) 3396-C7z & 3397-C7z

NOTE: “z” = variable to indentify the optical connector installed in the unit . We offer LC and ST connectors . The part number will indicate each by replacing “z” with “L” or “S” .

General Specifications

Indicators

Box Version Dimensions

Weight

Number of slots in 6000A card cage

Power

Operating Temperature

Data Specifications

Data Channels

Data Bandwidth

Control Format

Protocols

Signal Connector

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Power, SDI TX, SDI RX,

Audio Activity, RS-Data Activity

Ethernet LEDs on RJ-45 Connector

Alarm (card version only)

6 .5 W x 1 .15 H x 8 L (inches)

165 W x 29 H x 203 L (mm) approx . 1 lb .; 0 .45 kg

2

9-24 volts, AC or DC

3394/96: 7 .5 watts, 25 .6 BTU/Hr

3395/97: 7 .5 watt s, 25 .6 BTU/Hr

-10ºC to +50ºC

1 Channel, Bi-Directional

DC to 115 Kb/sec, max .

Switch selectable RS-232, RS-422

& RS-485 (4 wire or 2 wire)

NRZ, NRZI, RZ, Manchester, Bi-phase

Removable terminal block

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Audio Specifications

Number of Audio Channels

Bits per sample/ Sampling Rate

Audio Connector

Switches

Frequency Response

Maximum Audio Level

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted)

THD

Channel Phase Differential

Crosstalk

Audio Noise Level

System Gain

Input Impedance

Output Impedance

Audio to Video Diff . Delay (skew)

Technical Specifications

2, balanced or unbalanced, bi-directional

24 bits, 78 kHz

Removable terminal block

• Select input termination

• Balanced or unbalanced input/output, selectable on a per-channel basis

+0/-0 .5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

+10 dBu

95 dB referenced full scale (balanced)

0 .002%, 20Hz - 20 kHz, full scale

±0 .1º

-100 dB (1kHz)

-85 dBm

Unity Gain, ±3%, input: balanced

600 ohms, 50 ohms source impedance ; output: balanced into

600 ohms .

600 Ohms terminated,

>24K ohms unterminated

50 Ohms nominal

<300 usec

Ethernet Specifications

Port

Speed

10/100 Base-T, RJ-45 connector,

Configured as MDI

10 Mbps & 100 Mbps Ethernet,

Switch Selectable

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Technical Specifications

Contact Closure Specifications

Contact Closure Input

Contact Closure Output

Contact Closure Connectors

Dry contact or

TTL level referenced to GND

Isolated reed relay contacts;

115 Volts AC; 50/60 Hz @ 0 .2 A or

24 Volts DC @ 1 A

Removeable terminal block

Fiberlink 3394 Series Transmitter Section Specifications

Serial Video BNC Input Specifications

Number of Inputs

Data Bandwidth

Supported Standards

Reclocked Data Rates

Equalization

Return Loss

Fiber Optic Output Specifications

Connector

Wavelengths Used 2-Fibers:

Wavelengths Used 1-Fiber:

Emmiter Type

Output Power (nominal)

SDI Re-clocking

1

19 .4 Mbps to 2 .97 Gbps

SMPTE 259M, 292, 424M-2006, 305M

344M, DVB-ASI

270 Mbps (SMPTE 259M, DVB-ASI-270),

1 .485 Gbps (SMPTE 292),

2 .97 Gbps (SMPTE 424M-2006)

Automatic up to 100m of Belden

1694A at 2 .97 Gbps, 200m at

1 .485 Gbps and 350m at 270 Mbps

>10dB up to 2 .97 Gbps

LC or ST

1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm

1510nm, 1530nm, 1550nm, 1570nm

Laser

-3 .0 dBm

At 270 Mbps, 1 .485 Gbps & 2 .97 Gbps

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Technical Specifications

Fiberlink 3394 Series Receiver Section Specifications

Serial Video BNC Output Specifications

Number of Outputs 1

Signal Level

DC Offset

Rise/Fall Time

Overshoot

Timing Jitter

Alignment Jitter

Re-clocking

800mV ± 10%

0V ± 0 .5V

< 135 ps at 2 .97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M;

< 270 ps at 1 .485 Gbps per SMPTE 292;

0 .4 ns to 1 .5 ns at 270 Mbps per SMPTE 259M

< 10% of amplitude

< 0 .2 UI at 270 Mbps; < 1 .0 UI at

1 .485 Gbps; < 2 .0 UI at 2 .97 Gbps with color bar signal

< 0 .2 UI at 270 Mbps; < 0 .2 UI at

1 .485 Gbps; < 0 .3 UI at 2 .97 Gbps with color bar signal

At 270 Mbps, 1 .485 Gbps & 2 .97 Gbps

Fiber Optic Input Specifications

Connector

Wavelength

Minimum Input Sensitivity

Maximum Input Power

LC or ST

1100 - 1620 nm

-17 dBm at 2 .97 Gbps;

-19 dBm at 1 .485 Gbps

-19 dBm at 270 Mbps;

0 dBm

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Operating Loss Budget

Single Mode Fiber

Multimode Fiber (62 .5u)

Multimode Fiber (50u)

Operating Loss Budget | Maximum Useable Distance

0-14 dB at 2 .97 Gbps

0-16 dB at 1 .485 Gbps

0-16 dB at 270 Mbps

0-14 dB at 2 .97 Gbps

0-16 dB at 1 .485 Gbps

0-16 dB at 270 Mbps

0-14 dB at 2 .97 Gbps

0-16 dB at 1 .485 Gbps

0-16 dB at 270 Mbps

Maximum Useable Distance

Single Mode Fiber

Multimode Fiber (62 .5u)

30 km at 2 .97 Gbps

40 km at 1 .485 Gbps

40 km at 270 Mbps

0 .8 km at 2 .97 Gbps

1 km at 1 .485 Gbps

2 .5 km at 270 Mbps

Multimode Fiber (50u) 1 km at 2 .97 Gbps

1 .3 km at 1 .485 Gbps

3 km at 270 Mbps

*Distance specifications are approximate, based upon connecting a 3394 Transceiver to a 3395 Transceiver, and are not guaranteed .

Artel cannot estimate or guarantee operating loss budgets when the 3394 Series is used with other, non-Fiberlink devices .

Operating loss budget must not be exceeded

Installation Instructions

The FiberLink 3394 Series of fiber optic transmission systems are ready for immediate use and do not require any special tools or equipment .

The following instructions describe the typical installation procedure:

1) Connect the video source to the video input BNC connector on the transceiver unit .

2) Connect the video output cable to the video output BNC connector on the transceiver unit .

3) Configure the audio and data preferences as described in the appropriate sections of this manual .

4) Connect the data connections as described in the Data Wiring section of this manual .

5) The Ethernet port is configured as an MDI port . If you are not connecting the 3394 Series to an auto-crossover Ethernet port, you may need to use the Ethernet crossover cable supplied with the unit to connect to another MDI port .

6) Connect the audio wiring as described in the Audio Wiring section of this manual .

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions (cont.)

7) Connect the contact closure wiring as described in the Contact Closure Wiring section of this manual .

8) Connect the fiber optic cable(s) to the transceiver units .

Note: when using the two-fiber version, you must connect transceiver “A” Optical

1 to tranceiver “B” Optical 1 and transceiver “A” Optical 2 to tranceiver “B” Optical 2.

9) Connect the Universal Power Supply to the transceiver units .

For box versions using DC power, please refer to figure 1 .

10) When power is applied, the green POWER LED should illuminate, indicating the presence of operating power . The 3G/HD/SD RATE, audio, and data LEDs will give an indication as described in the Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry section of this manual .

11) The system should now be operational .

Note: The Rack Card version has an additional red LED for indicating the presence of an alarm condition (loss of signal). Refer to Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry sections of this manual.

Figure 1:

Power Connector

DC Input Polarity

(+) Positive

( - ) Negative

9-24 Volts

AC or DC

FiberLink 3394 Series User’s Manual

The transmitting element in the FiberLink 3394 transmitter unit contains a solid state Laser Diode located in the optical connector. This device emits invisible infrared electromagnetic radiation which can be harmful to human eyes. The radiation from this optical connector, if viewed at close range with no fiber optic cable connected to the optical connector, may be sufficient intensity to cause instantaneous damage to the retina of the eye. Direct viewing of this radiation should be avoided at all times!

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Audio Wiring - Inputs

Balanced

Channel 1 Input (-)

Channel 1 Input (+)

Ground (Shield)

11+ G

Channel 2 Input (-)

Channel 2 Input (+)

22+

Audio Wiring - Outputs

11+

Balanced

Channel 1 Output (-)

Channel 1 Output (+)

Ground (Shield)

G 22+

Channel 2 Output (-)

Channel 2 Output (+)

Reference Photos - Box Front/Rear

Audio Wiring(All Versions)

Un-Balanced

Channel 1 Ground (-)

Channel 1 Signal (+)

Shield

11+ G

Channel 2 Ground (-)

Channel 2 Signal (+)

22+

1-

Un-Balanced

Channel 1 Ground (-)

Channel 1 Signal (+)

Shield

1+ G 22+

Channel 2 Ground (-)

Channel 2 Signal (+)

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Channel 1

( controlled by

Switches 3 & 4)

1 2 3 4

Data Switch Settings (Box Version)

Audio Input Switch Settings For Box Versions

Channel # Balanced

(600 Ohms)

Balanced

(24k Ohms)

1 2 3 4

Unbalanced

(24k Ohms)

1 2 3 4

Channel 2

( controlled by

Switches 1 & 2)

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

Audio Output Switch Settings For Box Versions

Channel #

Channel 1

( controlled by Switch 2)

Balanced Unbalanced

1 2 1 2

Channel 2

( controlled by Switch 1)

1 2 1 2

Data Configuration For Box Versions

The Fiberlink 3394 Series box units have three switch blocks; one 10 position, one 4 position, and one 2 position . The first block, “Data Config”, represents the Ethernet and RS

Channel configurations .

DATA CONFIG

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Data Mode

Baud Rate

2 Wire/4 Wire Mode

Input Termination (Up = Unterminated; Down=120 ohm)

Output Termination (Up = Unterminated; Down=120 ohm)

Ethernet

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Data Configuration (Box Version)

Ethernet Configurations For Box Versions

DATA CONFIG DATA CONFIG

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

100 Base-T Ethernet

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 Base-T Ethernet

Baud Rate Configuration For Box Versions

DATA CONFIG

2400 4800

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DATA CONFIG

9600 19.2k

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DATA CONFIG

38.4k

57.6k

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DATA CONFIG

76.8k

DATA CONFIG

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DATA CONFIG

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DATA CONFIG

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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FiberLink 3394 Series

RS-Data Configuration For Box Versions

DATA CONFIG

Data Wiring (Box Version)

DATA CONFIG

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

RS-232

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

RS-422/485 - 4 Wire

DATA CONFIG

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

RS-485 - 2 Wire

Data Wiring For Box Versions

RS-232

Input

G 1 2 3 4

Output

G 1 2 3 4

RS-422/485 - 4 Wire

Input

G 1 2 3 4

+ –

Output

G 1 2 3 4

+ –

RS-485 - 2 Wire

Input/ Output

G 1 2 3 4

+ –

Contact Closure Wiring For Box Versions

Input

G 1 2 3 G

+–

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Output

G 1 2 3 G

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Reference Photos - Card

Audio Configuration (Card Version)

Images Coming Soon

Audio Input Switch Settings For Card Version

Channel # Balanced

(600 Ohms)

Balanced

(24k Ohms)

Channel 1

( controlled by

Switches 1 & 2)

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Channel 2

( controlled by

Switches 3 & 4)

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1 2 3 4

Unbalanced

(24k Ohms)

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Data Configuration Settings (Card Version)

Audio Output Switch Settings For Card Version

Channel # Balanced Unbalanced

Channel 1

( controlled by Switch 1)

1 2 1 2

Channel 2

( controlled by Switch 2)

1 2 1 2

Data Configuration For Card Version

The Fiberlink 3394 Series card units have three switch blocks; one 10 position, one 4 position, and one 2 position . The first block, “Data Config”, represents the Ethernet and RS

Channel configurations .

DATA CONFIG

Data Mode

Baud Rate

2 Wire/4 Wire Mode

Input Termination (Down = Unterminated; Up =120 ohm)

Output Termination (Down = Unterminated; Up =120 ohm)

Ethernet

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Data Configuration (Card Version)

Data Baud Rate Configuration For Card Versions

DATA CONFIG

2400 4800

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DATA CONFIG

DATA CONFIG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DATA CONFIG

9600

19.2k

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DATA CONFIG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DATA CONFIG

38.4k

57.6k

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DATA CONFIG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

76.8k

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Data Configuration Switch Settings for Card Versions

DATA CONFIG DATA CONFIG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RS-232

DATA CONFIG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RS-422/485 - 4 Wire

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RS-485 - 2 Wire

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Data Configuration (Card Version)

Ethernet Configurations For Card Version

DATA CONFIG DATA CONFIG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

10 Base-T Ethernet

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100 Base-T Ethernet

Data Wiring For Card Versions

RS-232 Input

G 1 2 3 4

RS-422/485 - 4 Wire

Input

G 1 2 3 4

+ –

Output

G 1 2 3 4

Output

G 1 2 3 4

+ –

RS-485 - 2 Wire Input/ Output

G 1 2 3 4

+ –

Contact Closure Wiring For Card Versions

G 1 2 3 G

Input Output

G 1 2 3 G

+–

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Alarm Switches (Card Version Only)

Alarm Switch Settings & Options

The Rack Card version of this product has an additional red indicator LED that illuminates when an alarm condition exists .

The rack card unit also provides an output to drive a model 6020A Alarm Sensing Module which provides an audible tone and activates a set of contacts for external signaling purposes .

Alarm Switch Settings (Card Version Only)

Switch Position Alarm Indication

1

2

Loss of “Optical 1” for 1 Fiber Version

Loss of “Optical 2” for 2 Fiber Version

3

4

Up

Enabled

Enabled

Loss of Receive Video Enabled

Loss of Transmit Video Enabled

Down

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Indicator LEDs

Indicator LEDs

The FiberLink 3394 Series has several indicator LEDs that are used to monitor the state of the unit . Card versions have an additional Alarm LED .

Transceiver LED

LED Status Definition

Power On Indicates that correct power has been applied .

HD/3G TX Off

On

Indicates no HD/3G-SDI data rate lock (electrical)

Indicates HD/3G-SDI data rate lock at 1 .485 Gbps or 2 .97 Gbps

HD/3G RX Off

On

SD TX Off

On

Indicates no HD/3G-SDI data rate lock (optical)

Indicates HD/3G-SDI data rate lock at 1 .485 Gbps or 2 .97 Gbps

Indicates no SD-SDI data rate lock (electrical)

Indicates SD-SDI data rate lock at 270 Mbps

SD RX

Audio In

Off

On

Off

Blink

Audio Out Off

Blink

Data

Alarm

Off

Blink

On

Indicates no SD-SDI data rate lock (optical)

Indicates SD-SDI data rate lock at 270 Mbps

No audio input present (electrical)

Audio input detected (electrical)

No audio output present (optical)

Audio output active (optical)

Indicates no data present (electrical or optical)

Indicates data present (electrical or optical)

Alarm Condition .

(See Alarm Settings section, page 18)

Note: The 3G, HD and SD LEDs indicators are off when a non-standard signal is applied.

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Operating Pointers | Troubleshooting

Operating Pointers

Remember to check attenuation of the fiber optic cable . The system will only operate properly if these specifications fall within the range of the system’s loss budget .

Note: If no electrical signals are applied to the Transceiver inputs, no optical power will be present on the Transceiver’s optical output .

Troubleshooting

Multimode fiber optic cable contains an optical fiber with a light carrying “core” that is only .0025 inches (62 .5 microns) in diameter . Single mode fiber optic cable has an even smaller “core,” only .00032 to .0004 inches (8-10 microns) . This is smaller than a human hair!

Therefore, any minute particles of dirt or dust can easily block the fiber from accepting or radiating light . To prevent this from happening, always use the provided dust caps when ever optical connectors are exposed to air . It is also a good idea to gently clean the tip of an optical connector with a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol whenever dust is suspected .

The status of the LEDs should provide the first clue as to the origin of any operational failure . If these are off, it usually means that the fiber is broken or has too much attenuation .

Next, be certain that the input and output signal connections are correct .

An optical power meter, such as the FiberLink 6650, a visible light source, such as the

FiberLink 6656, and a Two Wavelength Light Source, such as the FiberLink 6652/6654, can greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of fiber optic transmission systems and are recommended tools all installers should have available .

Finally, although multimode and single mode devices may look the same, they will not operate properly together . Using the wrong device or fiber can easily add more attenuation than specified, resulting in poor overall performance . It should be noted that some of our fiber optic products support both single mode and multimode fiber in the same unit .

If, after reviewing the above possibilities, the system is still not operating, please contact the Customer Service Department for further assistance . If you suspect your problem is caused by the optics or the fiber optic cable, and you have an optical power meter, please take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting support .

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Maintenance and Repairs | Certifications

Maintenance and Repairs

The FiberLink 3394 Series has been manufactured using the latest semiconductor devices and techniques that electronic technology has to offer . They have been designed for long, reliable and trouble-free service and are not normally field repairable .

Should difficulty be encountered, Artel Video Systems maintains a complete service facility to render accurate, timely and reliable service of all products .

The only maintenance that can be provided by the user is to ascertain that optical connectors are free of dust or dirt that could interfere with light transmission and that electrical connections are secure and accurate . Please see the Troubleshooting section of this manual for additional information .

An optical power meter, such as the FiberLink 6650, a visible light source, such as the

FiberLink 6656, and a Two Wavelength Light Source, such as the FiberLink 6652/6654, can greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of fiber optic transmission systems and are recommended tools all installers should have available .

All other questions or comments should be directed to our Customer Service Department .

It should be noted that many “problems” can easily be solved by a simple telephone call .

If you suspect your problem is caused by the optics or the fiber optic cable, and you have an optical power meter, please take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting support .

Certifications

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FiberLink 3394 Series

Accessories and Related Products

FiberLink 6650 Optical Power Meter

The Fiberlink 6650 Optical Power Meter is a high accuracy, high resolution, microprocessor controlled optical power meter . 65 dB dynamic range; calibrated to measure 850,

1300, 1310 and 1550nm . Works with multimode and single mode fiber . Graphical LCD display with intuitive user interface with simple 2-key operation .

FiberLink 6652/6654 Light Sources

The FiberLink Light Source offers a laser output at selectable wavelengths, allowing for convenient, on-site testing of fiber networks during construction and maintenance procedures .

FiberLink 6656 Visible Light Source

The Fiberlink 6656 is a light-weight, hand-held tool used to quickly troubleshoot faults in the continuity of both single-mode and multimode fibers . High-intensity visible laser allows for visible fault location of breaks and microbends in both single-mode and multimode fibers

FiberLink 6658

The FiberLink Optical Length Meter measures the length of both single mode and multimode fiber with accuracy of

± 2 .5 meters . Generates a pulsed signal for use with fiber identifiers . Easy-to-read bright red 7-segment LED display .

Comes equipped with industry preferred ST connectors .

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Proven Products, Unrivaled

Service, and Great Support

• High performance plug and play products

• Stand alone and card cage versions available

• Solutions for most video, audio, and data formats

• Multimode and single mode versions

• Designed and manufactured in the USA

• Training and installation support available

• 24x7x365 technical support available

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Updated 02/16/2016

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